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211 IAEA head visits planned Greenland mine Authorities in Greenland have carried out robust safety and security preparatory work for a possible rare earth and uranium mine, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director general Yukiya Amano noted during a visit to the country. Monday, May 15, 2017
212 Russia set to launch TUK-1410 used fuel cask Russia's Federal Centre for Nuclear and Radiation Safety (FCNRS) plans to start using TUK-1410 casks for the transport of used nuclear fuel from September. The cask will replace the 13th series of transport containers and is licensed to move used fuel assemblies from VVER-1000 reactors. Friday, May 12, 2017
213 Long-term vision for Chalk River Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) has begun dialogue with potential participants after unveiling its vision for the organisation's future. The long-term strategy foresees infrastructure investments of more than CAD1.2 billion ($873 million) over ten years and includes the development of a new small modular reactor (SMR) at Chalk River by 2026. Friday, May 12, 2017
214 Big Data to support Bruce Power operations Digital technology developed in Rolls-Royce's aerospace business to improve operational efficiency will be implemented across Bruce Power's nuclear fleet under a multi-year contract between the two companies. The contract will see Rolls-Royce implement its T-104 technology to optimise the operational lifetime of Bruce Power's nuclear power plants as part of Bruce's Life-Extension Program. The technology enables intelligence from world-wide nuclear operating data to be converted into insights to help improve operational efficiency. Friday, May 12, 2017
215 Uganda seeks Chinese cooperation in nuclear energy A delegation from Uganda has visited China to familiarise itself with nuclear energy technology and to discuss cooperation. The African country plans to introduce nuclear into its future energy mix. Friday, May 12, 2017
216 IAEA notes upgrades to Turkish research reactor The Turkish Atomic Energy Authority (TAEK) has moved a step closer to the restart of its TR-2 research reactor, which was shut down in 2009 and converted to use low-enriched uranium fuel. A team of experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) carried out an Integrated Safety Assessment of Research Reactors (INSARR) follow-up mission between 25 and 28 April, which concluded that several safety improvements to TR-2 have been implemented, including facility modifications to strengthen protection against seismic hazards, upgrades to the reactor operational safety systems and improvements to safety documentation. Thursday, May 11, 2017
217 German government takes over interim waste storage The German government has reached an agreement with GNS Gesellschaft für Nuklear-Service mbH on transferring GNS's interim storage activities. Under legislation that came into force last December, the government assumed responsibility for the intermediate storage and final disposal of the country's radioactive waste. Tuesday, May 9, 2017
218 Study shows Columbia plant's regional value Replacing Washington State's only operating nuclear power plant, the Columbia Generating Station, with wind and solar resources would lead to annual costs of $271 million, a new analysis by the Oregon-based Public Power Council (PPC) has found. The findings directly contradict those of a study circulated earlier this year by the anti-nuclear Physicians for Social Responsibility group. Friday, May 5, 2017
219 TVEL signs further Tianwan fuel contracts Russian nuclear fuel manufacturer JSC TVEL has signed contracts for the supply of fuel and engineering services for units 1 and 2 of the Tianwan nuclear power plant. The units are Russian-supplied VVER-1000 reactors, of which two more are under construction at the site in China's Jiangsu province. Friday, April 28, 2017
220 Tokamak Energy turns on ST40 fusion reactor The UK's newest fusion reactor has been turned on for the first time and has officially achieved first plasma. The reactor aims to produce a record-breaking plasma temperature of 100 million degrees for a privately-funded venture. This is seven times hotter than the centre of the Sun and the temperature necessary for controlled fusion. Friday, April 28, 2017

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